Contract Lawyer

Job Details

Southwark council

  • Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.
  • To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.
  • Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.
  • To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
  • Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
  • Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
  • Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
  • Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees

umbrella rate: £55.00

hybrid with a least one day in the office per week